Hartford High School - Hartford Key Yearbook (White River Junction, VT)

Text from Pages 1 - 76 of the 1939 volume:

Presented by the Senior Class Hartford High School June 1939 I Conte fits Principal s Message Dedication and Appreciation Faculty Year Book Board Class History Class Officers Senior Class Class Statistics Class Prophecy Activities Athletics Undergraduate Class Officers Junior High Sc hool Activities Advertisements Autographs Principal's Message To the ('lass of 1939: These thoughts occurred to me: Schools are seeking constantly to make available to more people the benefits of the finest education th?y can offer . . . You members of the Class of 1939, have lived for years in such an atmosphere. . . Whatever could be secured in the way of better equipment or Iretter teaching that would make education for you more vital and valuable has been at your disposal. W hat will you do with what you have ! ! ! Some will go to a more advanced school. . . Some, believing you are through with school, will want an immediate opportunity to render service and earn money. . . Fortunately you live in a country where libraries, correspondence courses and evening schools are at your disposal should you find your education incomplete for happiness and success. Whatever your plans for the immediate future, you should fit yourselves for intelligent citizenship by every means at your disposal. . . The school has given you a start in this direction, but you need to carry on by reading, listening, thinking and improving your judgment. . . You should rememlx r that the public good is far more important than your own individual gain. . . That is not easy to do. . . Remember it requires real character on the part of citizens to maintain free democratic government. . . Remember, also, that the control of this vast country of ours is passing inevitably into the hands of you graduates and numerous others like you from “coast to coast.” That your class should feel proud of its accomplishments, there should be no doubt. . . ou carry with you my sincere wish that your future years will be bright and happy ones. Sincerely yours, Hilton ('. Holland, Principal Mr. M. Park )sr,ooi Appreciation We admire his genial good humor We realize how much his friendship has meant to us. We respect his ability. Miss Miiorkd C. oakks Dedication We appreciate her helpful advice. We respect her competent instruction. We shall remember her pleasing personality. Faculty Hilton C. Holland, B. S. Tufts College Principal of Hartford Hit’ll School Instructor in Biology and Social Science Miss Elizabeth Aiken, B. S. New York University Instructor in Music Miss Beryl Burmaster, IV S. University of Manitoba Instructor in Physical Education and Mathematics John A. Freitas, Ph. B. Boston College Instructor in History and Physical Education Eileen T. Keixeher, B. S. Boston University Instructor in Secretarial Science Mildred L. Kingsbury Bay Path Institute Instructor in Secretarial Science Edna M. Leach, B. S. University of Vermont Instr uctor in Home Economics and Science Mildred C. Oakes, B. L. Emerson College of Oratory Instructor in English and Dramatics M. P ark Osgood, B. S. University of Vermont Instructor in Mathematics Leonard V. Saunders. I. A. Newark State Normal Instructor in Manual Arts Theresa M. Rowley, B. S. University of Vermont Instructor in I Ionic Economics and Biology Stani ey Y. Witt, B. S. University of Vermont Instructor in Sciences Z. M artina Van Delsen Rochester University Instructor in Latin and English Anna K. Young, A. B. Russell Sage College Instructor in French The Staff of the Year Book of the Class of 1939 Leon Farnham Robert Stockwell Caroline Cameron Philip Roberts Henry Lewis Susan Wright Virginia ('lose Norma Parrott Cornelia Cushing Lucille Wood Susan Wright Philip Roberts James Donahue Philip Roberts Louis Melisi Virginia Close Harold Rising Herbert Stanley Leon Farnham Caroline Cameron Harold Rising Harold Rising Henry Lewis Ma rgaret Quinlan Ira Coutermarsh Helen Perdelwitz Virginia Close Dorothy Moore Patric ia Mock Margaret Quinlan Editor-in Chief Business Manager Personnel Editor Organization Editor Music Club Bug Club Outing Club Pat rat ores News pa per Student Council Photography Club Debate Club Dramatic Club Athletic Editor Football Boys' Basketball Girls' Basketball Baseball A rt Editor Advertising Manager Yearbook Board YEARBOOK BOARD First Tew left to right: Leon Farnham. Caroline Cameron. Robert Stoekwell. Seeotid row left to right: Harold Rising. Helen Perdelwitz. Dorothy Moore. Lucille Wood. Philip Rolx-rts. Third row left to right: Henry I cwis. Susan Wright. James Donahue. Class History The year was 1935 The day, September 9; The place was Hartford High School Where met those frosh of '39. Well do I remember that day of all days when I walked up the driveway to Hartford High School for the very first time. What freshman doesn’t! There were the seventy-seven of us that rainy afternoon when we filed with the veterans of the building to the spacious auditorium which only the spring before had been completed. There we sat—enchanted. Mr. Whitney Parker, the principal, explained impressively to us, the ways which we were to follow. Then he introduced to us the teachers of the school and explained the intricate maze of corridors. At the end it seemed to us that he dismissed us with a very casual wave of his hand and a thoughtful, perhaps doubting glance. 'Ere long we learned that Miss Young and Mr. Smith were to be our special advisors for the year and it was under them that in June we found that we had successfully pulled through our first year in this new life. The other members of the faculty were Miss Oakes, instructor in three years of English; Mr. Smith, English 1 and Latin; Miss Young, Algebra 1, Girls' General Science, and French 2 and 3; Mr. Allen, French 1, 0. S. History, and music; Miss Kingsbury and Miss Jensen, who later was replaced by Miss Kelleher, commercial studies; Mr. Osgood, mathematics; Miss Ainsboro, Home Economics and Biology; Mr. Saunders, Manual training and Mechanical drawing; and Mr. Holland, Boys' General Science and History and coach of football, girls’ basketball, and baseball. After a few weeks had passed, we learned that it was customary for each class to have officers who were obligated to lead us dutifully and nobly on into further activities. For the president we all eagerly elected Harold Rising; for vice-president, Howard Miller; secretary, Caroline Cameron; and treasurer, Geraldine Churchill. Very shortly after this the seniors informed us that they were going to give us a reception. This, we felt, was their way of showing their appreciation of our presence in the building. Surely our good deeds had not passed unnoticed. The night came and we were, carefully ushered to our reserved seats down next to the stage in the old assembly-hall Our time had come! Ve were really the object of everyone’s attention. Mr. Charles Perry, then a senior, was the speaker of the evening. He told us the importance of our years to come and the importance of our friendly relationships throughout the class. We listened, thoroughly resolved to put away childish things and to be grown up. This talk was followed by dancing and refreshments for us. We now really felt a part of the school—in fact, the biggest part, until the following Monday when it seemed to us that all the other classes had completely forgotten us. In October “Stunt Night” came, that night when each class vies with the others in more or less skillful stunts. We freshmen jumped for joy. girls hugged each other, and boys went around chests and chins up, when the judges presented to us, the babies of the school, the third prize for our rodeo with saw horses, our bull-fight, and our playlet. A very short time after this the class voted for a “social.” It was to be our first, and under the careful supervision of Miss Young and Mr. Smith several of us met at the practice house to enjoy ourselves with games and refreshments. Winkum seemed to be the favorite game enjoyed by mostofusthat night so long ago. Oh, there were so many things to learn about. In the fall there was football. Six or eight members of the freshman class joined the squad later to give a fine train. Winter came and so did basketball. Over half the girls in our class went out for this sport and so did several of the boys. But when spring came, all that the girls could do was to stand and cheer for our boys as they “whacked” the ball and sped around the bases. When baseball season was well at hand we knew that it would soon be time for school to close. However, final examinations had to take place liefore vacation. There is always something to spoil life, isn't there! Well, struggle we did and pass we did, and before we realized it, it was all over and we were enjoying happy hours together on a trip to Lake Morey. Camming, rowing and swimming brought a happy ending to a happy year. SOPHOMORE YEAR In the fall of '36 about seventy of us returned as sophomores. Pearl Cashman, Eleanor Coran, Catherine Farr, Dorothy Little, Arietta Newell, Rudolph Couter-marsh and Frank Connolly were no longer with us but we were pleased to welcome Roland LaBelle, from St. Albans; Clair Lovell, from Willaston Academy; Roy Plummer, from California. We found that Mr. Whitney Parker had resigned his positon as Principal, and had accepted a similar jxisiton in Littleton, N.H., and Mr. Holland, who had faithfully and skillfully drilled the various students in athletics, had succeeded Mr. Parker. Mr. Freitas from Boston University, joined the teaching staff and also took over the extra curricular activities which had previously l een done by Mr. Holland. He also had classes in history and physics. Miss Winn followed Mr. Smith as instructor in Latin and English 1, and Miss Leach came in to assist Miss Ainsboro in the Home Economics department and also as teacher of chemistry. The change in routine was ery great. An extra hour was added to the day’s program in order that each student might have an extra four in which to study not that we needed another hour for that! Nor was this all, for it was necessary to have a small, but very important white slip of paper entitled Basement Permit” in order togo to the lower regions where we had hitherto brought our books, etc., only to visit and while away the time. To In in a room to which you were not regularly’ assigned, it was also necessary to have a transfer signed by the teacher and also by someone in the office. There was still another magic slip which was equally important and which I l elieve received even more frequent usage than the others and that bore the woefully significant name of Detention Slip”. Thus with these varied changes we continued on our way trying hard to avoid in the midst of chaos the detention room. It was not long before election day arrived and this time we chose Bernard Dwyer as the head of the class. To assist him we elected Roland Hamel; for secretary, Elizabeth Cone; and for treasurer, Peggy Quinlan. Stunt night was soon upon us as before and we, under the directions of Caroline Cameron.(for it was her idea) produced in miniature form, The rac- ulty,” a sketch which we can proudly say came in second as far as the judges were concerned. The sports followed up as usual! Several of our hoys went out for football but Harold Rising was the only one who made the first team. When winter came, basketball came. Not (|uite so many girls went out for it this year, although some did stay in training in hope that before long their baskets might be winning ones. Baseball found several of our boys on the field running, not for dear life, but for dear old Hartford High. In the winter of this year Miss Oakes chose certain students of the class to participate in the Fidac Contest. It was almost unbelievable and too good to be true when it was clearly announced that Cornelia Cushing was the second winner! At graduation a selected few ushered with great pomp and ceremony. The looked very dignified as they showed the parents and friends of the graduates the few waiting seats. Lake Morey again attracted our attention after graduation and all those who the year before had enjoyed themselves in this outdoor life repeated the trip with as much vigor and enthusiasm as before. With this expedition to the north our second year ended. JUNIOR YEAR In 1937 most of us returned to venture into the so-called hardest year. This time we found only one change among the teachers. Miss Winn, who had struggled to get some of us through “Caesar” was now replaced by Miss Van Deusen, a former teacher here. We were also pleased to admit into our class Claire Marshall from Lancaster; Ralph Wright from Lebanon; and Dorothy Moore, Lucille Wood, Helen Coffin and Kingston Packard from the Ouechee Junior High School. There were, however, those who did not return, among whom were Cornelia Cushing, Arthur Judd, Ralph Rose, Richard Rosenbeck, Fredrick Southwick, Lena Gallo, Marion Punt and Elizabeth Cone. During the course of the year Helen Hathorn, Lawrence Adams, and Doris Companion also left. On election day, under the supervision of Miss Kelleher and Miss Kingsbruv, we elected our officers even more carefully than before. Here it was our third year and what did we have to show for it! Not much. What we needed was more money in the treasury because the next year we knew wouldn’t leave much time for earning any; therefore, we needed someone who most certainly would be able to help us meet the rainy day. Leon Farnham seemed to us to be worthy of the leadership and as his backer and assistant, the vice-president, Harold Rising, seemed to meet the requirements. Francis Standish was voted secretary and Norma Parrott, treasurer. I am proud to be able to say (in fact we all should be proud to say) that these officers co-operated extremely well to make that year one not to be forgotten. Their work as leaders of a large class is to be commended. Next came the rumors of Stunt Night, that event which always seemed to appear when we didn't have any thoughts or ideas in our poor little heads. A bright hunch came, however, and we decided that we’d have a hospital scene. With Bernard Dwyer and Henry Lewis as the internes with their hammers and saws and with Norman Beliveau, Dorothy Moore, Lawrence Adams, and Geraldine Churchill as patients, and Caroline Cameron as a nurse, we managed to take away the first prize. From third to second to first we were improving! Mr. Allan, head of the music department, staged in December Gilbert and Sullivan’s “H. M. S. Pinafore.” We can picture now our Susan Wright with her lovely songs to Charlie Snow of '38. Caroline Cameron, Geraldine Churchill, Patricia Mock, Edith Rennie, Lora Lyman, Peggy Quinlan, Norma Parrott, Mary Byron, Dorothy Mock, Audrey Mace, Ruth Eaton, Cathleen Blanchard, Bill Smith, and Bernard Dwyer were others of the supporting cast. In March along came the annual Watson Prize Speaking Contest and since this was for the most part a Junior affair, a large number were invited to participate. Lora Lyman. Caroline Cameron, Helen Coffin, Robert Stockwell, and Bernard Dwyer made us proud of them, but it was Susan Wright with her yarn about “de bear” and “de alligators” who took the second prize. About this time there appeared, again, the Fidac Essay Contest of which Leon Earnham was the very fortunate winner, for he received not only the local recognition but the state as well. But all this was as nothing when honorable mention in the national contest came why, we were even known in W ashington! Leon’s essay on National Defense also came in second. How’s that for a magnanimous record!? It was about the time that these awards were presented when thoughts of a Junior Prom began to unfold. Surely so much work must be balanced yet such questions arose as: “Would we have one?” “Could we afford it?” These were only a few of the many questions which were brought before us. Then came the annual “W hat if we go in the hole?” But at last the night came and believe it or not there was a profit! a substantial one, too. The music furnished by the Barbarv Coast” Orchestra with its “Waltz You Saved for Me” and the jazzy “()ld Apple Tree” appeared to be a sensation. It was a successful Prom in spite of all our worry. 11 was in the early spring when the Sportman Show was held over in Kendall’s Oarage. We decided that perhaps we might make money again, this time in a refreshment booth. Again Dame Fortune smiled as Leon eagerly counted the dimes and nickels which meant just so much more for us and for our future. At last came the end of our third year. On the night of graduation we took our places soberly as we led the Seniors down the middle aisle. W hy were we sober? I doubt whether many asked, for we knew that in one year’s time, twelve flying months (if nothing happened , we would be following in their footsteps. Marie de Roche, the valedictorian of the graduating class, presented our president, Leon, with a cap and gown and a golden key. It wouldn't have been human to be unimpressed bv this ceremony which brought us at last to our Senior year. SENIOR YEAR This last fall when our footsteps led for the fourth consecutive year, to Hartford High, we found again a changing world. The seniors were given the old assembly hall for a home-room, a room rich in tradition, with its memories of many graduations, senior plays, and prize speaking contests. I he stage with its blue velvet curtains and wee ante-rooms lined with books beckoned us “home. Hartford had at last the ideal senior room. We also found that, to some extent, faculty changes had taken place. Miss Ainsboro was replaced by Miss Rowley and Mr. Allen was succeeded by Miss iken in the music. Mr. Allen was now the principal of the Quechee grammar and Junior High school. Mr. Freitas took charge of the history classes and Miss Young, the work in French; Mrs. Ryan, the English instructor in the Junior High, also had one of the sophomore classes. Miss Burmaster was the junior-high mathematics teacher and Mr. Witt, had mathematics and social science in both the Junior and Senior High. Much to our joy, we didn’t lose very many students this year. Helen ( offm and Helen Burnham, I believe, were the only girls and Lawrence Adams, the boy, who did not return. It was with enthusiasm that we greeted Marjorie Adams from Barre and Herbert Stanley, and Clifton Valley. We also found that little Cornelia Cushing had returned. During the course of the year came Johnny Warne who played on the football squad, and was such an all-round good sport that we were truly sorry when the call of the West came and he left our school. Muriel and Raynold Corbin came from Lewiston, Maine, and Jean Thompson joined us from Springfield, Mass. In the latter part of the winter we regretted losing Dorothy Quintin who had faithfully stuck by her class, attended the dances, ushered at the basketball games, sold tickets up on the athletic field, and in short, had created a warm spot in the hearts of us all. In October we held our annual election at which time Leon Farnham was reelected to the presidency. Robert Stockwell was made vice-president; Caroline Cameron, secretary; Dorothy Moore, treasurer; Leo Chabot, sergeant-at-arms; and Harold Rising, class attorney. These we felt were most worthy of their positions, and have they failed us? Our answer is unanimously No! It was not long after this when we carried out the usual tradition of seniors giving freshmen a reception. With “Lawyer Rising, “Judge Lewis, “Sheriff Jandro, and “Policeman Jarvis as the most spectacular characters of the evening, the freshmen watched members of their class being convicted to twenty thousand hours in the much used “detention room.” The evening was concluded with dancing, the music being furnished by the school victrola. This year at stunt night we presented a book entitled “Our Impressions of Life by A. Senior, a stunt which stood third in the rank of prizes. We tried in our feeble way to show the audience a modern orchestra; modern language, as is; modern dancing, and modern traveling; but somehow no one seemed to “get it” and the third prize somewhat lowered our dignity. In the fall our football representatives consisting of Harold Rising as captain and Ira Coutermarsh, Kenneth Carey, Leo Chabot, Roy Plummer, ('lair Lovell, met with a tough season in which they unfortunately tied one game and lost the others. The basketball season proved to be better than the one of football. The boys’ team starring Leon Farnham and Anthony Martello, from our class, won 9 out of 18 games. Our girls’ team, starring Norma Parrott, Dorothy Mock, Patricia Mock, Peggy Quinlan, Florence Adams, and Betty Bean, walked away with 11 out of 14 games. As spring began to approach us our thoughts deepened for well we knew that it wouldn't be long before we would be------- where? Some of us would go on with a college education, some were filling out nurses’ applications, and some- what were they to do? It was a deep mystery, a mystery for many of us still to be solved. Plans were made for the yearbook. We hoped to have a fine one! Leon chose as an able committee for this book, Caroline Cameron, Virginia Close, Susan Wright, Henry Lewis, Harold Rising, Helen Perdelwitz, Dorothy Moore, Lucille Wood, James Donahue and Robert Stockwell. What couldn’t we expect from such a group as this—Nobel prize prospects, all of them. In March, again came prize speaking and indeed we were proud for Norma Parrott took first prize with Ruth Eaton close at her heels, and Henry Lewis, with his Congo poems, entranced the judges into awarding him the first prize for boys. Virginia Southwiek, Cornelia Cushing, Alta Carlisle, and Lyle Davenport were the other members to do themselves proud. Cathleen Blanchard and Robert Stockwell presided with their usual charm and grace. During the interminable hour which follows the speaking, while the judges are reaching a decision, the class in dramatics presented “The Revolt of the Morons” with Bernard Dwyer, Harold Rising, and Dorothy Moore all leads. It was the best crowd of “Morons” we ever saw. After about a week’s rest, the senior play, “Room Service,” was cast with the following taking part: Robert Stockwell, Francis Jandro, Leo Chabot, Bernard Dwyer, Clifton Valley, Dorothy Moore, Henry Lewis, Dorothy Mock, Kenneth Carey, Philip Roberts, Herbert Stanley, Anthony Martello, Clair Lovell, and Roy Plummer. Cathleen Blanchard presided, Helen Perdelwitz introduced the play, and Susan Wright delivered the remarks of appreciation. It was a happy cast that went home that evening of May 12th, content that they had added to the funds of the class most substantially. In one of our regular school assemblies in May, Mr. Holland announced that Leon Farnham was our head brain truster, Philip Roberts, the salutatorian; and Virginia Close, class orator (the third rank). In this same assembly awards were given for the Fidac and U. S. History essay contests. Elizabeth Lyman was awarded the first prize for her account of Queen Marie in the Fidac contest and Lucille Wood, the second. Cornelia Cushing took the first place in the history essay for her discussion of “Unspoiled Vermont.” Yes, even to the end, we seemed to be going strong, especially when we realized that out of 70 students 20 were “pro merito.” Friends, life now leaves you to write your own history. What shall it be like? Only what lies ahead can tell. Our story to the year 1939 ends; and may you at any time in the years to come, scan its pages with honest pride. They have l een. haven’t they, glorious years these happy days in Hartford High. Helen Perdelwitz Senior Class Officers SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS First row left to right: Carolina Cameron, Secretary; Loon Farnham, President; Dorothy Moore, Treasurer. Second row left to right: Harold Rising. Class Attorney; Robert Stockwell, Vice-President; Ix o Chabot. Sergeant-at-arms. Seniors . . ADAMS. FLORENCE EVA Flossie Secretarial Basketball 1. 2, 3, 4; Scribblers’ Club 3; Glee Club 2; Representative to Home Economics Conference 3. Our petite brunette is Flo” always attractive and friendly. Her vitality and energy were both responsible for her rapid progress in the basketball limelight. Flossie has other interests too. among them a member of the Jones family. With plenty of ambition, we know she will go places” and we wish her Un-best of luck. ADAMS. MARJORIE ELEANOR Marjorie Secretarial Home room activities. Marjorie joined us her senior year, but soon became one of us. The very essence of life is talk and she is not far behind tin-leader (as the Consumer s Education class must know). But whatever she says we can be sun- of good humor and good nature from Marjorie. BARROWS, ALICE ELVIRA Alice General The quiet mind is richer limn a crown Robert Greene How truly this applies to our Alice. Whether we hear her or not we know that she is progressing quietly but surely as always. BEAN. MARY ELIZABETH Betty Secretarial. Basketball 2, 3, 4; Scribblers' Club 3; Junior Prom Committee 3; Sportsmen’s Show 4. Betty joined us in her Sophomore year, and has won many friends with her pleasing though quiet personality. Don't let that quiet exterior fool you; there's fire underneath, believe it or not. Rumor has it that Betty is a terror of Claremont' She intends to go on to sritonl. and we all wish her the best of everything. BELIVEAU, NORMAN DONAT -Norm Scientific Stunt Night I. 2. 3- Newspaper 1; Glee Club 1. 4; Music Festival 4; Ski Team 4; Outing Club 4: Music Club 4; Photography Club 4. We didn't know Norman until we saw him on the ski team and on the tennis courts. A qu:et chap, but very often the best things come wrapp'd in small packages. BLANCHARD CATHLEEN AVIS Cathleen Secretarial Glee Club 1. 2. 3, 4; Basketball I; Junior Prom Committee 3; Scribblers' Club 3; State Music Festival 3; Prize Speaking Chairman 4; Dramatic Club 4; Senior Play Cliairman 4; Sportsmen's Show 4. Cathleen is exceptionally quiet in school but we understand that she likes to join in and have a good time after her hard days' work. We wish her the best of everything in the future. BYRON. MARY LOUISE Mary Secretarial Scribblers' Club 3; Glee Club 2, 3; Junior Prom Committee 3. “To be or not to be (A Jitterbug) That is the question' Whenever you find Mary, our lover of popular music, you can lx assured that she is discussing dance orchestras, new dance steps, or some new song that has recently taken the country by storm. Mary is rated as one of our best dancers, and. lest we forget. Mary can sing too! CAMERON. CAROLINE LATHAM Jack Secretarial Student Council 4; Dartmouth Operetta 2; Class Secretary 2. 4; Basketball 1; Cheerleader 1. 2. 3. 4; Stunt Night 1. 2. 3. 4; Secretary of Music Club 3; Vice-President of Music Club 4; Glee Club 1, 2. 3. 4; State Music Festival 3. 4; Dramatic Club 3. 4; Vice-President of Dramatic Club 4; Prize Speaking 3; President of Scribblers' Club 3; Freshman Reception 4; “H.M. S. Pinafore'' 3; Advertising Committee for Pinafore 3; Rutland Herald Campaign 3. 4; Chairman Curtis Publications Campaign 4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Senior Play Specialty 3; Home Economics Conference I; Marshall for Graduation 3; Year Book Board 4; Class Gifts 4; Bicycle Club 4. Caroline's list of activities speak for her. In addition to her fine spirit of cooperation. “Jack has a winning smile which should carry her far. CAREY. KENNETH JAMES Rummy General Football 2. 3. 4; Basketball 2. 4; Stunt Night 3. 4; Senior Play 4; Freshman Reception 4; Manual Training Club 3; Bug Club 3. Bummy was known throughout our fair school as The Duke of Maple Street.” He was very popular with all the pretty girls! Oh. well, some of us have all the luck, but then, we boys sort of liked you too. The very best of luck to you. “ Bummy. CARLISLE. ALTA MAE Alia Classical Glee Club 2, 3. 4; Debating Team 1. 2. 3; Stunt Night 1. 3; Newspaper 2. 3. 4 Freshman Reception 4; Executive Committee 1; Assistant Manager Girls' Basketball 2; Manager 3; Honorary Manager 4; State Music Festival 3; Latin Club 3. 4: Bicycle Club President 4; Prize Speaking 4; Sportsmen’s Show 4. Witty, fiery, and pessimistic. Alta saunters from class to class. She is a capable girl beneath her joking. Alta and Lila Brown are inseparable, and seem to always enjoy themselves. When Alta gets to be a lawyer, we'll all be witnesses on her side. CHABOT. LEO ALFRED Chab General Football 1. 2. 3. 4; Senior Play 4: Freshman Reception 4; Stunt Night 4. A mainstay on the gridiron and in the Senior Play. You can usually depend upon his good judgment and common sense. A regular guy is highly descriptive of Leo or Doc“ or “Chab. CHURCHILL. GERALDINE LOUISE Jerry General Cheer Leader 1. 2. 3; “H. M. S. Pinafore 3; Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Stunt Night 2. 3. “Jerry has many admirable qualities, especially those that are required to get along with other people. We know that she will be the perfect housewife and we certainly wish her all possible success and happiness. C LOSE. VIRGINIA LEE “ .V.mi'' Scientific Newspaper 4; Near Book Board 4; Student Council 4; Concession at Sportsmen's Show 4. “True worth is in being not seeming In class. Virginia is one of our quiet friends but outside w« all agree that she’s swell to have around. Just ask a certain “red head. Keep up the good work, Nina. and you'll go far. COVEY. KENNETH DELBERT Casey' General Newspaper 1. 2, 3; Photography Club 4; Outing Club 4; Football 2. 3. 4; Stunt Night 2. 3. 4; Glee Club 1,2; Freshman Reception 4. Casey was known as one of “the comedians of the class. He always had a car but never had any gas. Ken was mechanically inclined and will, no doubt, study in this held after he leaves Hartford. But for fun and frolic, see “Casey. CORBIN. MURIEL JOAN Muriel Genera! Home Room Activities. Muriel joined us in her Senior year, but it didn't take her long to get acquainted, for she has that certain thing, and she certainly can get around. Incidentally, we elected her our prettiest girl and there was plenty of competition too. CORBIN, RAVNOLD Ray Genera! Glee Club 4; Debate Club 4; New England Speech Tournament 4; Freshman Reception 4. Ray” joined us in the last year, but did not remain unknown for very long. The Debating team was his si� ecialty and we know his quiet reasoning is valuable there. He is popular in school and out (especially in West Hartford). COCTERMARSH. IRA JOSEPH Scattrrarm Secretarial Baseball 1. 2. 3, 4; Football 4; Basketball manager 4; Assistant manager 3; Freshman Reception 4. “Come Sleep! O Sleep, the certain knot of peace Ira is a willing worker and he'll have to be to Ret a certain Hartford girl. He's got a will and she's got a will and they both pull different ways. Ira is affectionately known as Scatter-arm to the entire athletic organization. We wonder why! COCTERMARSH. OMER ELDOROCS Omer General Glee Club 1; Debating Club 1; Bug Club 3; Mechanical Drawing Exhibit 2. Omer comes from North Hartland. and is generally unobtrusive. but once in a while, his sense of humor gets the best of him. This should happen more often. Omer CUSHING. CORNELIA ALMIRA Connie Scientific Basketball I. 2, 3; Watson Prize Shaking 4; Glee Club I. Good Nature and good sense must ever join Alexander Pope Connie is a terrific talker when she is wound up. But then that makes the history classes more lively, as Mr. Freitas will testify. Never mind. Connie, your words hold truth. DAVENPORT. LYLE SPENCER ‘Lyle’ Scientific Orchestra 3. 4; Music Club 3. 4. Prize Speaking 4; Green Ml. Boys' State 3. The quietest boy in school, until he gets hold of a violin. We take our hats off to a real musician. Modesty is sometimes a vice and sometimes a v'rtue, but with Lyle, it's a bushel basket hiding a shining light. DEGEL. ROBERT HENRY Hob’' Scientific Outing Club 3. 4; Music Club 4; Band 3, 4; Orchestra 3, 4; Ski Team 4. Robert would make a grand one-man-band, on that drum of his. He was a star on the ski team also. His practical knowledge is surprisingly complete. DONAHUE. JAMES ANTHONY JR. Jimmie Classical Freshman Reception 4; Stunt Night 4; The Revolt of the Morons 4; Latin Club 3, 4- Treasurer of Latin Club 4; Bug Club 4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Basketball I. 2. 3; Year Book Board 4. Jimmie is a standout in any crowd with his red liair and grand sense of humor. A quiet chap is James, but we hear stories of his out-of-town activities. We understand he is go ng to Dartmouth, and we wish him the liest of luck! DREW. DOROTHY IRENE Dottie” Scientific Glee Club I; Dramatic C lub 4; Stunt Night 4; Prize Speaking Play 4; Newspaper 4. Better than gold is a thinking mind All through school. Dorothy has been one of our quieter classmates. but this year we have seen a new Dorothy. K« ep up the good work, and the best of everything. Dot! LATON. RCTH RETA Ruth Secretarial Glee Club 2. 3. 4. Junior Prom Committee 3; H. M S Pinafore 3- Scribblers Club 3; Prize Speaking 4; Dramatic lub 4; Sportsmen's Show 4. What would Leo do without Ruth? We cant venture a guess, but wre can say that Hartford High School won t be the tame without her, a certain Mr. C. P. will say. FARNHAM. LEON LAWRENCE Jack ' Scientific President of class 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4; Captain 4; Baseball 3; Dehat inn 3, 4; President Debate Club 4; Dramatic Club 4; New England Speech Tournament 4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Executive Committee 1; Bug C lub 3; Glee C lub 1. 2; News paper 1. 3. 4; Junior Rotarian 4; Green Mountain Boys' State 3; Winner of Local and State American la gion Auxiliary Fidac Essay Contest 3; Honorable mention in National Fidac Contest 3. Leon was our class president for two consecutive years. He is well known both for his experiences with the fairer sex and his scholastic ability. A snappy dresser, Leon is right then when it comes to getting things done. FOX, GEORGE ALVIN George” General Glee Club 4; Freshman Reception 4. George doesn't talk much al out himself but we know that he is a good sport and very reliable He knows what he wants to do and then does it. which is a pretty good philosophy! GALLO. JOSEPHINE ANNE “Josic” Secretarial Music ( lub 1, 4; Basketball 1; Junior Prom Committee 3; Bicycle Club 4; Freshman Reception 4; ‘‘Josie is another one of our favorite secretaries. She loves a good time, and has plenty of vim and vigor to get it with. Cheer up. Josie. they say great things come in small packages. GRZESZCZAK. JOSEPH STEPHEN Joe” General Basketball 1. 2. 3. Joe is a quiet sort of chap. He never says anything but lie's a good pal and a true friend for anyone to have. HACKETT. VIVIAN HELEN “VT Secretarial Home Room Activities. She's so quiet that you would never know she was there! With all her quietness. Vi has many friends, and enjoys a quiet good time. You have something of value in that characteristic, but we would like to know you a little better. HILL. MAURICE BERNARD ” Hillic” Genera! Bug Club 4. The farmer of the class. Maurice has shown us tliat practical problems can be solved with just a little Hoss sense . JANDRO. FRANCIS EDWARD Baldy General Glee C lub 1; Baseball 1, 2. 3, 4; Basketball 2. 3. 4; Stunt Night 2; Freshman Reception 4. C alling Francis by such a name as “ Baldy is rather paradoxical. On the contrary ' Baldy' has a head of hair that would be the envy of the Vitalis Company. Francis' ever present good nature will Ik long remembered by his classmates. JARVIS. NORBERT JOSEPH “Sorb” General Freshman Reception 4; Glee Club 1; Newspaper 1. There ought to be some sort of ism” or ogy” to promote fair distribution of sire. It's a good thing all policemen aren't as small as Jarvis was in our sketch for the Freshman Reception. But don't let anyone kid you. Norbert. there's still plenty of time to grow! JONES. LYNDALL UNA Lyndall Secretarial Scribblers' Club 3. Lyndall surprised us all one day in Senior English when she revealed an inclination toward Dramatics. She has a quiet personality that will carry her far. but. Lyndall. let's get better acquainted! KENNEDY. ALLYN Allyn General Home Room Activities. To see Allyn driving that Chevrolet of his. one would scarcely think that he is the same quiet boy that we see in school. Keep between the fences. Allyn! KENNEDY. CHARLOTTE ANN “Charlotte ' General Scribblers' Club 3; Freshman Reception 4; Sportsmen's Show 4. A little sophistication in her 9mile, and what could better describe Charlotte? Sophistication tempered with charm, attractiveness, and a pleasing and gracious personality. Charlotte wants to be a stenographer, and we can only envy her future employer. Best of luck from all of us, “Chari. LnBELLE. ROLAND ALDEJE “Frtnchy Secretarial Baseball 3. 4; Scribblers' Club 3; Glee Club 4; Basketball 3 Roland is one of those persons who just can't keep still. He is always accomplishing something. As a second base-man. he is tops. Don’t los« that infectious grin. “Frenchy.' and all will be well. Squirrel” General LEWIS, HENRY EDWARD Giro C lub 1, 2, 4; Basketball 2. 3, 4; Football 2, 3. 4; Stunt Night 3, 4; Freshman Reception 4. Senior Play 4; First Prize in Watson Prize Speaking 4; State Speaking Contest 4; Honorable mention for All-State Football 4; Year Book Board 4. Known by many different names, including The Squire of South Main. Henry is popular and versatile. We cannot pay too high a tribute to this classmate who has so manv friends among us. A natural comedian. Squirrel cannot In bested in any situation. Remember the Rutland Toiirna ment. Squirrel? LOVELL. CLAIR MILAN Oofr” General Football 3, 4; Basketball 2; Glee C lub 2; Photography Club 4; Bug Club 4; Freshman Reception 3. 4; Junior Prom Committee 3; State Music Festival 2. True wit is nature to advantage dressed; What oft was thought but ne'er so well expressed Alexander Hope It stands true that red liair and wit go hand in hand and Clair is no exception. LYMAN. ELIZABETH CORA Hetty Scientific Glee Club I; Stunt Night 3; Introduction of The Revolt of the Morons 4. A friend in need is a friend Indeed Betty is always ready with a friendly smile That smile will get her places. The Dramatics ( lass will long remember Betty's distinctive and varied work throughout the course. LYMAN. LORA FLORENCE Lorie Scientific Glee Club I. 3. 4; Prize Speaking 3; Dramatic Club 3. 4: “H. M. S. Pinafore 3- Stunt Night 2; Freshman Reception 4 Sportsmen's Show 4; Music Festival 3; Committee for Dramatic Club Entertainment 3. Lora is right there when it comes to singing. She won the right to represent her school in the State Music Festival at Burlington. She is a fine all round student, and is a person one would be proud to call his friend. MACE, AUDREY ELEANOR Audrey General Stunt Night 1; Glee Club 1. 2. 3; Scribblers Club 3; Dramatic Club 4; Newspaper 4. Democritus may have been the laughing philosopher.” but Audrey takes all the laurels (philosophy omitted). Audrey and great humor go hand in liand MARSHALL. CLAIRE ETHEL Claire General Orchestra 3. 4; Stunt Night 3. 4;. Someday soon when we hear the captivating strains of “The Flight of the Bumblebee over the networks, we shall know that it is our Claire, and not Jack Benny. Claire's violin is her staff of life. May it ever hold her up. MARTELLO, ANTHONY LOUIS Tony General Glee Club 1; Newspaper 1. 2; Basketball 2. 3. 4; Baseball 4; Senior Play 4. A silent man is he! Tony seems to be one of our more flerious students for we wonder if he ever smiles! But in spite of his serious and quiet nature, bis classmates will always remember him as an industrious student and an outstanding athlete. MELIS1, LOUIS “Louir” Classical Treasurer of Latin Club 3; President Latin Club 4; Junior Prom Committee 3. Stunt Night Committee 3; Student Council 4; Secretary of Bug ( Iub4: Revolt of the Morons 4 l ouie is an honor student and a memlxT of the Student Council which shows bow high he ranks with teachers and with the students. His perseverance and hard work will do much to make h� m a success in whatever he attempts. We shall also rememlx-r Louie for his Studehaker ! MOCK. DOROTHY HELEN Dot” Scientific Glee Club I. 3. 4; Basketball I. 2. 3. 4; Stunt Night 1. 2, 3. 4; Freshman R ception 4; H. M. S. Pinafore 3; Senior Play 4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Music Festival 3. 4; Sportsmen's Show 4; Dramatic Club 4; Field Day 1; Music Club Secretary 4; Debating Tournament Chairman 4. Dot is the other half of the famous Mock Combine. Endowed with a grand sense of humor, a charming personality. Dot stands out in the classroom, at social functions, and on the basketball floor. We know you're going places. Dot. so the very l est of luck. MOCK. PATRICIA ELIZABETH ” Pat” Secretarial Basketball I. 2, 3. 4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Glee Club 1; Scribblers' Club 3; Freshman Reception 4; Sportsmen's Show 3.4. Pat is a basketball favorite as well as one of the famous Mock cousins. She may not lx very big but she has what it takes to be a swell sport and friend. May you never lose that infectious smile, Pat. and may you always lx as young and dashing as you are now. MOORE. DOROTHY ADD IE Dottir” Scientific Stunt Night 3. 4; Class Treasurer 4; The Revolt of the Morons 4; Senior Play 4; Dramatic Club 4; Year Book Board 4; Dottie is one of our most popular girls and the reason is easily seen by glancing at her picture. Dot carries on the tradition of the Quecheeites by being a good student, and she succe« ds in balancing her studies with her social life. Good luck. Dot. may you ever keep that charm. NALETTE. EMILLE EUGENE EmilU” Scientific Football 2, 3. 4; Basketball 3; Orchestra 2; Manual Training Club 2 Bug Club 4. Even when we were freshmen. Emille was showing us how to talk French. He always gave us the best seats in the theatre, so we can vouch for him as a regular fellow. NAPSEY. ELIZABETH “Hr tty General Home Koom Activities. Betty will lx rememlx red as one of the great skiers of Hartford High. She is a little piece of dynamite from Wilder. Watch out hoys, she has a temper and a half- PACKARD. KINGSTON BAKER “ King General Music Club 4, 4: Bug Club4. King may well he called the “('lass Jitterbug. He goes to ull the dances. He is a sincere student, and we give him the best of good wishes. PARROTT. NORMA CEC1LE “Pally Scientific Glee Club I. 2. .V. H. M. S Pinafore 4; Drum Major in Band 2; Basketball I. 2. 4. 4; Stunt Night I. 4; Watson Prize Speaking 4; Junior Prom Committee 4; Class Treasurer 4; Ereshman Reception 4; State Music Festival 4; Dramatic ( Itib i Polly” is our favorite basketball player. Don’t look now. but I saw a tall, dark football player Hash up the hill toward Wilder. Polly will be remembered long for her fine personality and grand «ense of humor. PE RDF I .WITZ, HELEN FLORA llrtrn Classical Stunt Night 1. 2. Patratores 4, 4: Dramatic Club 4; Year Book Board 4; Glee Club 1; Introduction of Senior Play 4; Ti.e Revolt of the Morons 4: Class Historian 4. The patience of Job is proverbial httmumi Rurkr What would a basketball game be without Helen? But then, someone must cheer and Helen certainly can do it. PLUMMER. ROY EARLE ‘Roy General Stunt Night 4: Photography Club 4; Freshman Reception 4; Football 4, 4; Senior Play 4. Roy hails from Californa and has been with us since his Sophomore year. Considered by many of his classmates to 1m the best-natured boy in the class never seems to have a worry or a care. Roy is a more than capable f M tball player. QUINLAN, MARGARET ANNE Prggy Secretarial Glee Club 1. 4; Home Economics Conference 1. 2; Stunt Night 1. 2. 4; Junior Prom Committee 4; Freshman Reception 4; Basketball 1. 2. 4. 4; Scribblers' Club 4; Sportsmen's Show 4. 4; Music Festival 4; “H. M. S. Pinafore 4. laughing Irish eyes, a keen sense of humor, and a little touch of Irish temper. That is Peggy. Thoroughly at home on the basketball court. Peg also ripples a lively tune on the ivory keys. She also has a very lovely voice. Never part with thos- qualities. Peg. and success will lx yours. RENNIE. EDITH Jl ANITA ' Radii' General Stunt Night 1. 2. 3. 4; Glee Club 1. 2. 3; Scribblers' Club 3; H. M S. Pinafore” 3; Junior From Committee 3; Charge of make-up for Senior Play and Prize Speaking 4. When assistance has been required to help make our many activities and productions a success, it has been Eadie who has given of her time and energy. We will always remember her as a willing and faithful worker for the interests of the class of '39. RISING. HAROLD SETH Had Scientific Orchestra I, 2, 3, 4; Stunt Night 1, 2. 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Football Captain 4; Baseball I, 2, 3. 4; Dramatic Club 3, 4; President Dramatic Club 4; Chairman of Student Council 4. Band 1; The Revolt of the Morons” 4; State Music Festival 1. 2, 3. 4; Class President 1; Vice-President 3. Green Mt. Boys' State 3; Prize Speaking 3; Junior Prom Committee 3; Freshman Reception 4; Year Book Board 4; Class Attorney 4; Bug Club 3. Had was said to lx the one boy in school who could drive to Quechee with his eyes closed. Not because it was so easy but because he had traveled this road so much. Had is a very serious student and we know he will succeed in whatever he attempts. ROBERTS. PHILIP JOHN “Phil” Classical Band 1. 2. 3. 4. Orchestra 1, 2. 3. 4; Stunt Night 1. 2. 4; Freshman Reception 4; Baseball 1, 3. 4; Ski Team 3. 4; Latin Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Bug Club 4; Newspaper t. 2, 3; Debate Club 1. 2. 3; Music Club 3, 4; State Music Festival 2. 3. 4; Our walking dictionary who keeps his classmates in a fog when he uses his fifty syllable words. Phil is a very serious student and we know he will attain any goal he strives for. ROGENSKI. JOHN EDWARD John” General Scribblers' Club 3; Baseball 4. John has shown us that the girls aren't the only commercial exjx-rts. His efficiency would be a credit to any office. Good luck to you. John, we want you to make good. SHEPARD. HARRY KENNETH Harry” General Glee Club 1; Stunt Night 4; Newspaper 1; Dramatic Club 4. He is a vivacious little fellow from North Hartland. We like Harry for his sparkling personality. We also enjoy his work in Dramatics. It took Harry to show us that two months out of school is just a little vacation if you really want to work. SMITH. WILLIAM CRAIG “Bill” General Football 2. 3. 4; Baseball 2. 3. 4; Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4.; H.M. S. Pinafore 3; Newspaper 1; Cafeteria Attendant 3. Bill is one of our quieter boys. He never was a talkative fellow but he did get worked up one day in Economic Geography But Bill really has something there as you can well see by his picture. May you always be as young and handsome. Bill. SOUTHWICK. VIRGINIA HELEN Jinnie” Scientific Stunt Night 1.2; Prize Speaking 4; Dramatic ( lub 4; Bicycle Club 4; Basketball 1; Glee Club 1. Men may come and men may go but we can always l e sure of Virginia. She's a sticker in anything she docs, and. since her ambition is to 1m a nurse, we know that she will succeed. STANDISH. FRANCIS BARCRAFT “Frank General Glee Club 1; Stunt Night 1.4; Orchestra 1. 2. .1; Band 2, .V, Hockey 2; Baseball 2. 3. 4; Bug Club 4 The girls say he's a «well dancer and the boys say he's a swell pal. and Frank is one of the best liked boys in school. We will long remember him. both for hit musical and baseball ability Good luck. Frank, may you never lose that !. STANLEY. HERBERT NELSON “ Herbie9 General Newspaper 1; Stunt Night 1. 2. 4; Asst. Manager Football 1; Manager Baseball 2; Glee Club 1; Junior Prom Committee 3 President Photography Club 4; Dramatic Club 4; Bug Club 3; Senior Play 4; Ski Team 4; Outing Club 3. 4. Whenever some technical advice is needed. “Herbie” is always on hand with the information He liassteadiK improved in school and w know that he will continue to do so. He also likes to go pieces, witness his frequent trips to Lebanon! STOCK WELL. ROBERT SYLVAN US “Bob” Scientific Band I. 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1. 2, 3. 4; Freshman Reception 4; Stunt Night 4; Ski Team 3. 4; Brass Trio 4; Watson Prize Speaking 3; Dramatic Club 3. 4; Senior Play 4; State Music Festival 2. 3. 4. “Bob” is one of the busiest boys in school. He is in constant demand as a chairman, speaker, and musician. On top of everything, he finds time to lx an honor student. We wish him success in his chosen career. THOMPSON. BERTHA JEAN ”Jran” General Home Room Activities. Jean moved here from Springfield. Mass, in her Senior year. Although she was with us but a short time, she proved herself to Ik a fine girl with a fine personality. And if you don't believe us. ask “Squirrel”!!! TROTTIER. GASTONETTE GLORIA Nelte” Scientific Basketball 1 Outing Club 3. 4; Newspaper 4; Cheer leader 3. 4; Music Club 4; Photography Club 4; Freshman Reception 4. Nette is a true friend if there ever was one. She and Betty Napsey are inseparable friends. We hear that she wants to be a teacher. Who would mind having “Nette to go to school to? VALLEY. CLIFTON NEWTON C7i General Baseball 2; Senior Play 4. According to certain rumors, the Social Science class wouldn't be complete without Cliff and his right hand men Carey and Standish. Remember Tarzan Valley in the Senior Play? Who doesn't! WITHINGTON. ETHEL BEATRICE Ethel Secretarial Scribblers' Club 3. To a Mouse. - Burns There’s no harm meant. Ethel, but really, you're so quiet that we would hardly know you were here, if it were not for your commercial records. Keep up the good work, and you will travel far. if unobtrusively. WOOD. LUCILLE Lucille Scientific Freshman Reception 4; Year Book Board 4; Senior Play Committee 4; Scribbler’s Club 3; Second Prize Fidac Essay 4; Gym Exhibition Class 4. A little learning is a dangerous thing; Drink deep, or taste not the Pierian spring. Alexander Pope It's always a relief to have Lucille around when an answer is needed. Quechee's loss was our gain. WRIGHT. RALPH FREDERICK Ralph General Home Room activities. Ralph believes that Silence is golden but in spite of this he has many good friends. When he comes roaring up in his Pontiac, everyone steps aside. But Ralph has his goal in mind and we feel sure that he will reach it. WRIGHT. SUSAN ELLEN Sue Classical Music Club 1. 3. 4; Latin C lub 2. 3. 4; Dramatic Club 3. 4; Officer of Dramatic Club 4; Freshman Reception 4; State Music Festival 3, 4; Basketball 1; Stunt Night 1. 2. 3, 4; Treasurer of Music Club 4; Prize Speaking 3; H. M S. Pinafore 3; Junior Prom Committee 3; Solo for Baccalaureate 3; Year book Board 4; Student Council 4; Yearbook Organization Editor 4; Bicycle Club 4; Class Prophecy 1; State ocal Contest (Winner of $200 Scholarship) 3. Sue is by no means one of our silent classmates. On the contrary. she has plenty of vim and vigor, and is always ready with an answer when one is needed. On top of tliat. she is a grand sport. There is no doubt as to the continued success of our Most Talented. We of the class of 1939 wish to include three of our former classmates in this, our senior publication. These three boys contributed much to the success of the class, even though they were not with us at the time of our graduation. JOHN WARNE— Johnnie joined us during the fall of our senior year. A brilliant football player and a true friend to all who knew him. John was missed by all of us when he transferred in January to a school in the West. BERNARD DWYER Bernie was ever full of fun. and played a large part in the campus activities of our class. A natural comedian Bernie could always be depended uponto furn sh a spark of humor for any occasion Bernie had a serious side too. for he served as t lass President our Sophomore year. ROLAND HAMEL— Ham , an outstanding athlete in football and baseball, and one the foremost interscholastic skiers in Vermont, had a quiet good humor that won for him many friends while he was with us in Hartford High. Class “M” Title First Choice Second Choice ('lass clock-watcher Kenneth Carey Kenneth Covey Roland La Belle Boy who has done the most for the class Leon Farnham Bernard Dwyer Girl who has done the most for the class Edith Rennie Caroline Cameron Best dressed boy I-eon Farnham Kenneth Covey Best dressed girl Elizabeth Bean Josephine Gallo Caroline Cameron Best all-round student Henry Lewis Leon Farnham Most dignified boy Lyle Davenport Robert Stock well Most dignified girl Lucille Wood Virginia ('lose Most sophisticated girl Dorothy Moore Charlotte Kennedy Jean Thompson Geraldine Churchill Best cook, girl Ruth Eaton Lucille Wood Best cook, boy Francis Jandro Kenneth Covey Best conversationalist, boy Leon Farnham Leo Chabot Henry Lewis Best conversationalist, girl Lucille Wood Caroline Cameron Wittiest boy Henry Lewis Kenneth Covey Wittiest girl Dorothy Mock Norma Parrott Alta Carlisle Class blusher Dorothy Moore James Donahue Handsomest boy Robert Stock well William Smith Prettiest girl Muriel Corbin Caroline Cameron Norma Parrott Happiest boy Henry Lewis Francis Standish Bernard Dwyer Happiest girl Charlotte Kennedy Jean Thompson Class jitterbug Kingston Packard Francis Standish Best boy athlete Harold Rising Anthony Mart el lo Best girl athlete Patricia Mock Norma Parrott Most modest boy Roy Plummer Lyle Davenport Anthony Martello Most modest girl Dorothy Drew Lucille Wood Most carefree boy Roland I.aBelle Kenneth Covey Boy most likely to succeed Leon Farnham Philip Roberts Girl most likely to succeed Virginia Close Elizabeth Bean Most daring Inn- Kenneth Covey Bernard Dwyer Most daring girl Elizabeth Napsey Edith Rennie Most popular boy Henry Lewis Harold Rising Most popular girl Caroline Cameron Jean Thompson Class “walking dictionary” Philip Roberts Most talented boy Francis Standish Robert Stockwell Most talented girl Susan Wright Dorothy Moore Most serious boy Lyle Davenport Anthony Martello James Donahue Most serious girl Lucille Wood Alice Barrows Dorothy Drew Biggest flirt Dorothy Moore Margaret Quinlan Worst gossip Marjorie Adams Mary Byron Best dreamer Elizabeth Napsey Clifton Valley Class braintruster Philip Roberts Leon Farnham ('lass red bead James Donahue Clair Lovell Class grind, boy Philip Roberts Louis Melisi Class grind, girl Virginia Close Helen Perdelwitz Hottest tempered l oy Clair Lovell Kingston Packard Hottest tempered girl Elizabeth Bean Dorothy Mock Most talkative boy Harry Shepard Clair Lovell Most talkative girl Jean Thompson Marjorie Adams Teachers’ pet, boy Leon Farnham Harold Rising Teachers’ pet, girl Elizabeth Bean Dorothy Moore Class taxi Francis Standish Kenneth Covey Class angel Dorothy Drew Margaret Quinlan ('lass nighthawk Edith Rennie Geraldine Churchill Most gallant boy Robert Stockwell Henry Lewis Most charming girl Muriel Corbin Caroline Cameron Detention hall champ Kenneth Covey Roland LaBelle Class ladies’ man Leon Farnham Robert Stockwell Kenneth Carey Class vamp Dorothy Moore Edith Rennie Most sought after girl Muriel Corbin Caroline Cameron Most sought after boy Leon Farnham Henry Lewis The Prophecy for the Class of 1939 By Henry Lewis In the year of 1939 a large and prosperous class of students graduated from Hartford High School. They were of all types and of all classes and into the wide open world they poured—but this was many, many years ago and I had lost track of a good many of them until the other day one of my old classmates strolled into my kingly mansion in the South Knd (built from hurricane wood i and began to tell me of his travels and his adventures. His name was Kenneth Covey and well he had certainly seen the world. I offered him a comfortable chair and he sat down wearily by my open fireplace asking as he did so many questions such as how I'd been and what I had been doing. I told him I was in my usual good health and that I had been prospecting for gold in the hills of Jericho. At this he seemed quite pleased and wanted to borrow a dollar, but seeing that I did not have a dollar I gave him some gold nuggets just to keep him from borrowing my shirt. So with that settled I settled, I began telling him about some of our old classmates that I had seen while wandering through our surrounding hills. One of the first 1 mentioned was King Packard whom I often met seated in some lonesome cave dreaming of his lovely Margery Adams. He asked me whether I knew what had become of our old pal Tony Martello and I replied “Oh yes I see him quite often, he, Clifton Valley and Herbert Stanley are working for the Government over in Beaver Meadow,—you remember Had Rising,” I said, Of course” he answered, “Well” I went on “He graduated from Norwich I niversity in 1943—seems to me he’s some sort of an aid to Hitler now -“So that’s where he is said Kenneth. “I thought I recognized that new goosestepper over there.” “Yes” 1 answered.” He and Hitler shoot the Jews and Dot Moore, a good Samaritan, comes along and tries to patch them up, you know Had and Dot always did work so well together.” About this time as we were both getting hungry, I decided to treat my old friend to a turkey dinner. We left my vast domain and started uptown. When we were almost in town Kenneth asked me where we were going to eat and I replied, “Why Carey’s Cafe’ of course, it the swankiest place in town (I guess that tuxedo he wore in the play sort of got him)”—We ducked down in an alley and into an elaborate old cellar “This” 1 said, “Is Carey’s Cafe’,” Ken looked about him, then sat down a little dazed, considerably sobered and impressed for the first time in years. We ordered, ate, then sat there and smoked for quite some time he met Kenneth Carey, the proprietor and many of our old schoolmates who had by this time gathered around our table; there were Maurice Hill, owner of the Hill Lumber Co. of Wilder, Vt., Mr. Hamel and the Mrs. who used to go by the name of Norma Parrott—Mr. Hamel now a football coach for Hartford High School, being an assistant to Mr. Freitas. There were Bill Smith, good old garrulous Bill still smashing cars at the Yt. Gateway Auto Co., Francis Jandro a graduate of Yale. Diner Coutermarsh owner of Coutermarsh’s General Store in North Hartland and Alta Carlisle, girl manager for Newberrvs Dept. Store. So we old friends sat there for quite some time just talking of what had happened to us and to many others of our class—Norma Hamel told us how Dorothy Mock was making a picture out in Hollywood—taking the part of Wally Simpson, in the hit of the season “My Kingdom For a Lady,” directed by our old classmate Robert Stockwell, produced by wealthy financier and man of the world Leon Farnham, and written by Phil Roberts and Louis Melisi those two well known authors of “Gone With The Breeze”, “Of course,” said Norma be- cause Leon owns the production and his money is backing it he gave many of his old friends jobs—lets see “she continued.” In one scene they needed a large mob outside of the King’s Castle, in this one scene alone there were: Alice Bar-rows, Lucille Wood, Ralph Wright, Elizabeth Napsey. Ethel Withington, John Rogenski, George Fox and Robert Degel—of course there were many others but these were just the good ones and the ones we know.” “But who'se playing opposite Dorothy” I asked—“Why Bernard Dwyer of course,” replied Norma. You know he always was a good actor and after he left school he studied in New York and then went to Hollywood—and speaking of New York, continued Norma, you know that Susan Wright is singing for the Metropolitan Opera and so the afternoon passed away. About five o'clock we started back to my home—on the way we stopped in Donahue’s Shoe Store and talked to Jim he was trying to sell a farmer a pair of shoes, size b'A which should have been twelves. Then we met Helen Perdel-witz, Virginia Close and Cornelia Cushing who were all teaching in our high school—that evening we went to a show in the Lyric which was now owned by Lyle Davenport, Raynold Corbin and Emille Nalette with Muriel Corbin the ticket seller, “They use her to attract customers,” I said, and from what I hear they do a rushing business. In the theater we sat with Betty Bean and Caroline Cameron; Betty’s now having charge of the whole of West’s Baking Co. and Caroline’s a traveling saleswomen for the Surprise Department Store, Yes' said Kenneth, I always knew those two girls would succeed. After the show Ken and I went directly home so that we could get a good nights rest—for we were planning on going to Boston the next day to see a big league baseball game between the Torn Sox of Boston and the Swingeroos of Detroit. About ten p.m. we retired, or at least Kenneth did, for with only one bed, and feeling big hearted I insisted that he sleep in it and I on the floor. The next morning we rose bright and early; dressed, ate, and departed for the station. As conductor Joe Grzeszczak bowed and smiled very quietly and politely and in a mysterious manner helped us on the train. Finally the train got under way and we settled down to the hours ahead pleasantly filled at frequent intervals by the mellow bellowing of “peanuts, popcorn, chewing gum and candy”—It was Leo Chabot in person! We arrived in Boston about noon—had lunch, then went straight to Fenway Park. Kenneth bought a couple of score sheets and as I glanced over the lineup as in the days of old—Pitching for the Torn Sox. Francis Standish-Pitch-ing for the Swingeroos, Ira Coutermarsh; .Second Base for the Torn Sox, Roland La Belle. That was as far as I read, for suddenly I heard echoing from the middle of the diamond a terrific warwhoop -and in the midst of a whirl of dust rushed the whole Boston Police Force headed by our old friend Roy Plummer! Finally after the dust and dirt cleared awav and the excitement was over out of the pile of confused and flustered officers walked Roy with those two massive brutes (one in each arm) Harry Shepard, water boy for the Soxs and Norbert Jarvis, water boy for the Swingeroos, who had just lieen having the traditional tight of water boy versus water boy which happens whenever these two teams play. The afternoon rolled on, and the game finally ended with the score standing ()-( . A great game, this, and lasted 32 innings. • fter we left the Fenway we took a street car up to Boston ( ommon, read to do the town. As we walked along the walks we noticed a large group of people gathered around what seemed to lie some soap-box orator of great histrionic |x)w er—we drew nearer. There with a large sample of some kind of medicine in his hand, which he claimed would cure anything from a snake bite to falling arches, were Clair Lovell and his assistant Norman Beliveau. Ye waited awhile and after Clair had finished blabbering we bought some of his magnificient ‘‘cure all” just to show our appreciation. Supper time was near and we ate in “The Bostonian,” one of the smartest restaurants in Boston. A smiling hostess greeted us, poised, dignified, and charming, as of old -you’ve guessed it Kdith Rennie, the girl with all the qualities that have got her where she is today. After our fine dinner Kdith came over and chatted with us. I asked her to tell us what had happened to some of the girls in our class she used to chum around with, she told us that Jerry Churchill was married of course and now living in New York; Jean Thompson accompanied by Elizabeth and Lora Lyman and Charlotte Kennedy were hunting Bengal tigers in Africa; and Dot Drew and Virginia Southwick were the opponents against Gastonette Trottier and Clair Marshall in a Crocheting contest soon to be held at Quechee, Vt. About 7:30 we left “The Bostonian” and Kdie, and went to the North Station, where we boarded the train for White River. There next to us as smooth as you please were “Pat Mock and “Peggy Quinlan just ending a tour of the United States, Europe, and what not, playing with the “Americans that famous girls professional basketball team, news which did not surprise me. for back in school they weren’t half bad at this sort of thing- we learned from them that Florence Adams was dow n in Texas running a Dude Ranch for men only (women are so boring) and that Cathleen Blanchard and Mary Byron were selling lady’s toilet articles in South America social worker, you know. “Joe” Gallo and Vivian w-ere working for the Red Cross over in China and Lyndall Jones, Ruth Eaton and Audrey Mace were running a Health Farm near Lake Placid. So in this way we pleasantly passed away our time en route home. That night Kenneth stayed with me again and the next day he went away heading for Alaska to shoot polar bears. With a wave of the hand he left me—alone— “Bon Voyage!” was all I said. I he Senior Play SENIOR PLAY SCENE First row left to right: Kenneth Carey. Henry Lewis. Bernard Dwyer. Sttomi row Irft to right: Anthony Martrlln. Leo Chabot, Dorothy Moore, Rol ert Slock well, Clifton Valley, Kruncit Jandro, Philip K l)ert$. Roy Plummer, Herbert Stanley. Clair I ovell, Dorothy Mock. Stealing the thunder of the Mad Marx Brothers, “Room Service” was the theatrical essay produced May 12. This washy no means an easy play but under the able tutelage of Miss Oakes and Mr. Osgood the final production was one of which any Senior class might well have been proud. “Room Service” was a fast moving comedv-farce with good changes of pace and varying moods. The cast was as follows: Saska Smirnoff, a mild-mannered middle-aged Russian with a good deal of old-world charm and a slight accent, Francis Jandro. (aordon Miller, producer of the play. “Good Speed.” an energetic man of about thirty-two with a keen intelligent face. Robert Stockwell. Joseph ( nibble, the bustling young manager of the W hite Way Hotel. Leo ('habot. Knglund, a boy of forty-five with a rough earthly quality, Clifton Valley. Christine Marlowe. Gordon’s sweetheart of 24 with the die-cut prettiness of Yassar, Dorothy Moore. Harry Binion, a sluggish sour looking man somewhat pessimistically inclined, Bernard Dwyer. Gregory Wagner, a large officious, obistering man of 50 who can’t get over being an executive, Kenneth Carey. Hilda Manney, a sweet, simple girl in her early twenties with the soul of a secretary, Dorothy Mock. Simon Jenkins, a dignified impressive looking man who is a perspective backer of Godspeed, Philip Roberts. Timothy Hogarth, a blank-looking, slow-witted agent for the We Never Sleep Collection Agency, ( lair Lovell. Dr. Glass, a wiry individual with a very nervous temperament, Herbert Stanley. Bank messenger, Anthony Martello. Senator Blane. a dignified authoritative windbag with a southern accent, Roy Plummer. The Hartfordian THE HARTFORDIAN” First raw left to right: Angela Albancsc, Susan Cameron. Second raw left to right: Althea Hcfflon, Gastonette Trottier, Lorraine Timmons. Elizabeth Napsey. Third raw left to right: Leon Farnham. Lillie Downes. Miss Z. Martina Van Deusen, Arthur MeCanna. Mary Izzo. Henry Lewis. rhrough The Hartfordian,” the students have expressed themselves, their ideas, and have shown their creative ability. A great deal of the material included in the publication is taken from the various English classes, although students contribute generously of their own free will. The material is edited, corrected, and put in newspaper form by the staff and it is then sent to the Commercial Department to be mimeographed. The paper, which is published every eight weeks, has numerous departments such as the Literary Department, the Sports Department, and the Humor Department. I he staff for this year is as follows: Editor-in-chief, Virginia Close; Assistant Editors, Leon Farnham, Lillie Downs; Art Editors, Althea Hefflon, Susan Cameron; Advertising Manager, Mary I zo; Literary Editor, Audrey Mace; Business Manager, Dorothy Drew. The advisors to the newspaper are Miss Oakes, Miss Kingsbury, Miss Kelleher, and Miss Van Deusen. Dramatic Club DRAMATIC CLUB First ran• left to right: Elisabeth Lyman, Norma Parrott. Dorothy Mock, Susan Wright, Caroline ( ameron. Alta Carlisle, Audrey Mace, Marjorie Harvey, Dorothy Drew. Src and row left to right: Miss Mildred t Oakes, Helen Perdelwitl. Cornelia Cushing. Dorothy Moon . Harol Rising. Virginia Southwick. Ruth Eaton, Mr. M Park Osgood Third row left to right: Herbert Stanley. Donald Renelutn. Ernest Stockwell, Lyle Davenport, Rnlert Stock well, Philip Roberts, Clifton Valley. Henry f ewis. Fourth row left to right: Harry Shepard. Francis Jandro, ('lair Lovell, Roy Plummer. Thompnon Close. I.eon Fam- ham, Kenneth Carey. Fifth row left to right: Bernard Dwyer, Anthony Martello, Leo Chabot. Armine Wood, Alexander Kontos. The “Hartford Masquers’9 have concluded the second successful year of their existence. The members remaining from last year’s club include Harold Rising, Caroline Cameron, Susan W right, Robert Stockwell. Lora Lyman, and Bernard I)wyer. I hiring this year, the club was enlarged to include the members of the newly instituted course in Dramatics: English III-A; and also those who participated in the Senior Play and W atson Prize Speaking. These new members are: Edith Rennie, Henry Lewis, Francis Jandro, Carol Pyer, Ruth Eaton, Audrey Mace, Lorraine Stockwell. Marjorie Harvey, Leon Farnham, Elizabeth Lyman, Alexander Kontos. Dorothy Mock, Thompson ( lose, Herbert Stanley, Dorothy Moore, Harry Shepard. Lyle Davenport, Norma Parrott, ( lair Lovell, Alta Carlisle, Virginia Southwick, Cathleen Blanchard, Cornelia Cushing, Armine Wood, Leo Chabot. Kenneth Carey, Clifton Valley. Roy Plummer, Philip Roberts, Donald Renehan, Helen Perdelwitz, and Anthony Martello. During the year the Dramatic Club conducted the W atson Prize Speaking Contest and had initiation ceremonies for those admitted to the club. The English III-A class presented programs at Hartford, Wilder, West Hartford, the Methodist Church, a High .School Assembly, the Veteran’s Hospital, and the Rotary Club. On June second, the English III-A presented an evening of one-act play®, four in number. The officers of the club were Harold Rising, president; Caroline Cameron, vice-president; RoI ert Stockwell, treasurer: and Lora Lyman, secretary. The purpose of the Dramatic Club has been to promote student and town interest in Dramatics. The Pa tra tores THE PATRATORES' First row left to right: Virginia (To -. Margery Rolx-rts. Helen Perdelwitz. Mary twn. Ramona Ha thorn Virginia Napolitano. Lila Brown, Alta Carlisle. : Charles Blood. James Donahue, Louis Melisi. Philip Rolx-rts, Rolx-rt Smith. John Sawyer Miss Z. Martina Van Deusen. Helen Dustin, George Melisi. lairena C.tlarino, Elaine Mock. (Motto) Fortisam litter Olim Meininissc Jtmibil The club originated hist year, September 1938 with the coming of our new Latin instructor to Hartford High School, Miss Martina Van Deusen. Heretofore, the Latin students have had no such organization, and I feel quite safe to say that the Seniors are very grateful for the cooperation given to them by their instructor. Miss Martina Van Deusen. Not every Latin student is eligible to the Patratores. The first year students are not allowed to qualify for membership. The purpose of not admitting them is that we believe they will loose interest in the subject if they are permitted to enroll. A student is eligible to the club if he has maintained an average of “B” for the first two semesters. A student who has previously taken Latin and later discontinued it can become a member of the Patratores if he so desires. The members convene twice a month. The first meeting was held at the home of Miss Van Deusen, at the beginning of the school year. The purpose of this meeting was to elect the officers for the club. After the election of officers, we were given a little luncheon by our instructor. We played games, and discussed some of the Roman methods of dress. Then we left, after we thanked Miss Van Deusen for the friendly little reception she had prepared for us. I hereafter, the meetings were held in the evening in the Hartford High School. After we have taken care of our business matter, we play games and work on our Latin project. After we have had refreshments, the meeting adjourns. The officers of the Patratores are Seniors. This honor is placed upon them because they are better prepared to meet the situations that may arise unexpectedly. The members of the Patratores are fifteen in number when all are present. I he officers are as follows: Consuls, Louis Melisi and Alta Carlisle; Scriba, Philip Roberts; Quaestor, James Donahue; Nuntius, John Sawyer, a junior. Scriptum, pro Consule, L. Melisi Second rmc left to right Third rcnv left to right: The Debating Club DEBATE CLUB First row left to rinht: Miss Edna M. Loach. Lorraine Timmons. Susan Cameron, Loon Farnham. Worn row Irft to rt � � : Raynold Corbin. Armine Wood. In ihe fall and spring of the year 1936-37. the Debate Club consisted of but four members. Curt Perdelwit.z, Philip Hughes. Philip Roberts, and Alta Carlisle. Their coach was Miss Fdna Leach, of the faculty. Debates were held with teams from Randolph, Windsor. Woodstock, and Bethel high schools. Two Non-Decision debates were held with the Dartmouth College Freshmen. The question for debate during the year was: Resolved: That public utilities should be govern men tally owned and operated.” The team also presented a humorous debate before a school assembly, entitled “Which came first, the hen or the egg?” When 1937-38 rolled around, the veterans on the team were Alta Carlisle and Philip Roberts. Leon Farnham, Madeline Moore, Collamer Abbott, and Armine Wood joined the club during the year. Plays were put on before the student body to arouse interest in the club. Among these plays was the first Radio Program ever presented in the history of the school. It was titled “Benjamin Franklin’s Invention.” Another humorous discussion was presented before an assembly, this one being. Is it better to be a big frog in a little pond or a little frog in a big pond?” The team debated a number of state high schools during the year. The subject for debate was, “Resolved: That the several states should adopt a unicameral system of legislation. The present school year found as members of the club, Leon Farnham, Ravnold Corbin. Lorraine Timmons. Susan Cameron, Alta Carlisle Lila Brown, and Armine Wood. The club had a busy year, competing against many high schools during the regular season, and participating in two state tournaments, and also the New Kngland Speech Tournament at the I'niversity of New Hampshire. The question for debate during this season was. “Resolved: That the I nited States should form an alliance with (ireat Britain. The seniors lost through graduation this June are Raynold t.orbin and Leon Farnham. Bug Club BUG CLUB First row left to right: Everett Savage, Armine Wood, Bernard Dwyer. Kingston Packard. Srron.t row left to righ: Mark Miller. James Donahue. Philip Roberts. Louis Melisi. Clair laivell. Third rote Irft to right: Mr. Hilton ('. Holland. Robert Smith. James Howard. Kenneth Carey. 1 he “Hug Club” formed several years ago and since carried on each succeeding year, is composed of all members of the High School Biology ( hiss, as well as any other students who may desire to come. It is the purpose of this club to establish more informality between the pupils and Mr. Holland, the instructor, than could possibly be attained in a class room and to present opportunities for members to see the inner workings of any animal that might be on hand. The club which usually has from fifteen to twenty members present has the following officers: Philip Roberts, Chairman; and Louis Melisi. Secretary. Special reports are given at each meeting and Mr. Holland has spoken interestingly on various subjects which are of benefit to all concerned. Between now and the close of school several evenings of enjoyable and educational entertainment are looked forward to by the members. James Donahue 7 he Music Club MUSIC CLUB First row left to right: Angela Albancso. Regis White. June Hadley. Rosamond Smith, Mary Dupont. Marion Bixby. Jacqueline Bovin. Marjorie Harvey, Jean Matthews. Elizabeth Napaey, Gastonette Trottier, Josephine Ho. Ruth Pitkin, Elaine Fortier, Sylvia Cdodny. Second row left to right: Richard Southwick. Everett Savage. C armen Hefflon. George Smith. Bernard Dwyer, Norman Beliveau, Alexander Kontos. Nelson Dimick. Armine Wood, Elaine Mock, Gloria Doubleday Harriet Jandro, Ann Bogle. Third row left to right: Blaine McCloud. Eugene Rose. Thompson ('lose . Anthony Domey. Caroline Cameron. Susan Wright. Dorothy Mock. Noreen Ray, Kitty Murphy. Charlotte Blanchard. Susan Cameron. Lorraine Timmons. Lenora Benjamin. Paulina Howard. Fourth row left to right: C harles Blood. Kingston Packard. C lifford Pierce. Robert Stockwcll. Philip Roberta, Harold Rising. Herbert Smith. Henry Lewis. Ernest Stockwcll, Wendell Luce. The students in the Band, Orchestra, and (dee Clubs organized early in September, as the Music Club. Robert Stockwell was elected President, Dorothy Mock, Vice-President, and Caroline Cameron was elected Secretary with Susan Wright, Treasurer. Philip Roberts was elected Chairman of the Executive Committee. The purpose of the Music Club was to sponsor the trip to Burlington for the members of the All-State groups, in which Hartford was well represented. The Club also superintended the musical activities of the students. One outstanding achievement of the Music ( lub was the formation of a Brass Trio, consisting of Philip Roberts, 1st. Trumpet; Robert Stockwell, 2nd. Trumpet; and Ernest Stockwell, Trombone. This trio played at various school and community functions throughout the year, and was well received by townspeople and students. Three freshmen instrumentalists, Nelson Dimick, Eugene Rose, and Anthony' Domey, formed a mixed trio of violin, saxaphone, and clarinet, and played at many functions throughout the year. They wrcre accompanied by Miss Aiken, as was the Brass Trio. The Band, under the leadership of Miss Aiken, helped greatly in arousing the school spirit and the interest of townspeople at basketball games. I he Band played at all home games. The Orchestra and dee Clubs wore hampered by’ lack of suitable material, the orchestra lacking stringed instrumentalists, and the glee club wanting basses. In spite of these handicaps, they were enjoyed at their several public appearances. Many people expressed their appreciation of the work being done by Miss Aiken, a newcomer to the faculty, in conducting so successful a musical season in Hartford High. F. H. F F. H. V. First row left to right: Mary Dupont. Regis Crowell, Angola Albancsc. Rlaine Fortier. .Suomi row left to right: Harriet Janeiro, Gloria Doubleday, Jowphine Hazen. Margaret Hill. Third row Irft to right: Miss Edna M. I-each. Susan Cameron, Kitty Murphy, Marion Koxby, Miss Theresa M. Rowley. rhe local chapter of the Future Homemakers of Vermont was organized here last fall. Meetings are every first and second W ednesday of each month and are held at the Practice House. Officers serving this year were: Regis (VowelI. president; Susan Cameron, vice-president; Pauline Oee, secretary; and Lucille Hill, treasurer. Miss Leach and Miss Rowley are sponsors. In the winter the F.H.Y. served supper to the principals of this district at one of their meetings. They also served a Christmas supper for the Business and Professional Women’s Club. They take charge of the annual style show and send delegates to the State Clothing Contest at Burlington. Early last fall Lucille Hill. Josephine Hazen, and Regis Crowell were delegates to a state F. H. Y. meeting in St. Johnsbury. at which time they brought home the charter for the chapter. During the year the chapter had a vocational talk, an account given of a trip to the Canadian northwest, an ice skating party, sleigh ride, Christmas party, checker tournament, and dancing classes. Photography Club PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB First row Irft to right: Norman Belivt-au. Susan Cameron, Jean Jockel, Gastonette Trottier. Leo Chabot. Second row left to right: Leon Karnham, Elaine Fortier, Ethyln Lovell. Lorraine Timmons, Noreen Ray. Third row lejl to right: Charles Blood. Robert Smith, Roy Plummer, Clair Lovell. Arthur McCanna. Herbert Stanley. The Photography Club was organized during the present school year under the leadership of Mr. Malcom Peterson. It attempted to give the members a chance to learn more about developing, printing, and enlarging pictures. It also taught the use of filters and other camera attachments. It sponsored a contest among the student body, allowing students to submit snapshots which they had taken. Each picture was classified in its specific group, “Who’s Who in Hartford High,” Snow Scenes.” and “Pictures of Dartmouth Winter Carnival.” The officers of the club were Herbert Stanley, president; Gregory McCanna, vice-president; Jean Jockel, secretary; and Clair Lovell, treasurer. The senior members include irginia Close, Gastonette I rottier, C lair Lovell, Herbert Stanley, Roy Plummer, and Leon Farnham. I he Student Advisory Hoard STUDENT COUNCIL First row Irft to rinht: Virginia Close, Caroline Cameron, Helen Dustin, Susan Wright. Ramona Hathorn Srcnthi row Irft to rinht: Mr. Hilton C Holland. Harold Rising, Robert Stoekwell. Dean Reynolds. Ixmis Melhi Alexander Kontos. I lie Student Advisory Board was formed when the year, 1939, was well advanced Six seniors and four juniors were elected to it by their classes I he seniors are, ( aroline Cameron, Susan W right, Virginia (dose, Harold Rising, Robert Stoekwell. and Louis Melisi W ith Mr. Holland as a helping organizer, the Board has been formed to advise and carry out methods with the cooperation ol the students which will benefit the school. This year was given over more to organizing the group than to the actual work so that next year it will be ready to start immediately when school opens. y -Ithie tics . . . Boys ’ Basketba l BOYS BASKETBALL First row left to right: Ralph Region -, Richard Mock. Ix-on Karnham. Captain, Frank DePalo. Gregg McCanna s ° “ toic left to right: Ira Coutermarsh. Manager. Kenneth Car«-y, Dean Reynolds. David Wright. Henry Lewis. Anthony Martello. I his year, the basketball team won nine out of eighteen scheduled games. ith this record, they were invited to participate in the Southern Vermont Tournament in Rutland, where they lost to Rutland High School in the first round. ( ailed the Little Tots throughout the season because of the lack of height evident throughout the squad, the boys made up in fight what they lacked in stature, and gave their opponents many headaches. The Seniors lost through graduation include Kenneth Carey, Henry Lewis, Anthony Martello, and Leon Farnham. The prospects for next season are bright with four members of the first team returning, with some very capable substitutes. THE RECORD H.H.S. Opp. H.H.S, Opp. West Lebanon 29 32 W est Lebanon 40 35 Hanover 29 16 Bellows Falls 23 25 Orleans 39 29 Claremont 28 40 Bellows Kalis 30 43 Hanover 32 23 Rutland 18 20 Lebanon 32 25 Claremont 32 28 Springfield 20 29 West Rutland 43 34 Rutland 36 34 Lebanon 29 34 Springfield 35 40 West Rutland 27 49 Rutland (Tourn .) 22 34 OFFICERS OF THE TEAM Robert J. Hanlev Leon Farnham in Ira Coutermarsh Manager Herbert Smith . A sst. Manager Girls ’ Basketball GIRLS BASKETBALL _ w , VT First rtnv left to ri ht: Elizabeth Bean. Margaret Quinlan. K’o-captains Dorothy Mtiek. Norma Parrott. Patricia Mock). Helen Jorgensen. . . . Second row left to ri ht: ( «Mtcli John A. Freitas. Theresa Jackson. Florence Adams. irginia Napohtano. Marion Miller. Betty Shepard. Ramona Hathom, Pauline Wienka. Manager. Mr. John Freitas.................................................Coach Patricia Mock, Dorothv Mock, Norma Parrott . . Co-Captains Pauline Wienka '........................................Manager Susan Cameron .......................................Assistant Manager The (.iris’ Basketball Team of 1938-1939 completed their successful season under the able coaching of Mr. Freitas. They won thirteen out of the sixteen games played. The three games that Hartford lost were to Peoples Academy of Morrisville, Bellows Free Academy of St. Albans, and Stevens High of Claremont, New Hampshire. Hartford partially avenged these defeats by later giving Stevens and St. Albans their first defeats of the season. The team was composed of Helen Jorgensen, center; Patricia Mock, left forward; Margaret Quinlan, right forward; Dorothy Mock, left guard; Betty Bean, right guard; and Norma Parrott, side-center. Capable substitutes included Florence Adams, Marion Miller, Virginia Xapolitano, Betty Shepard, Ethlyn Lovell, and Marjorie Jorgensen. The girls’ success was due to their ability to play a fast-breaking game and to their excellent team work. The girls scored 461 points to the opponents’ 294. Those who will graduate in June are Margaret Quinlan, Dorothy Mock, Patricia Mock. Norma Parrott. Betty Bean, and Florence Adams. The schedule is as follows: 1 lartford 44 West Lebanon 18 Hartford 24 Stevens 14 Hartford 25 West Lebanon 14 Hartford 30 Springfield 18 Hartford 29 Hanover 16 Hartford 26 Peoples Academy 20 Hartford 30 ( Means 15 Hartford 35 Lebanon 14 1 lartford 22 Stevens 33 Hartford 31 Whitcomb 14 Hartford 33 Hanover 27 Hartford 26 St. Albans 20 1 lartford 18 Peoples Academy 25 Hartford 19 St. Albans 23 Hartford 37 Lebanon 5 Football FOOTBALL First raw left to right: Richard Mock, John Warne, Lester Jones, Henry Lewis. Harold Rising, Kenneth Carey, Alexander Kontos, Roland Hamel, Coach John A. Freitas. Second row left to right: Mr. Hilton C. Holland. Richard Whitney, George Stanley, Donald Renehan. Leo Cluthot. Kenneth Covey,Clair Lovell, Roy Plummer. Ira Coutermarsh, Dean Reynolds, Gregg McCanna, Manager. Third row left to right: George Smith, Assistant Manager. Earle Adams. Herbert Smith. Robert Smith. Armand Dionne. John Sumner, Francis Jandro. William Smith. James O’Connor. John Freitas Harold Rising Gregory McCanna George Smith Coach Captain Manager A ssistaat .1 lanager TEAM MEMBERS Roland Hamel ’39 L.E. Roy Plummer ’39 E.T. Harold Rising '39 L.G. ( lair Lovell ’39 C Leo Chabot '39 R.G. Henry Lewis ’39 R.T. Kenneth Carey ’39 R.E. John Warne '39 L.H. Richard Mock ’40 OB. Richard Whitney '40 R.H. Alexander Kontos ’40 E.B. Lester Jones ’40 L.G. Robert Smith ’40 E.T. William Smith ’39 R.T. Herbert Smith ’41 R.E. James O’Connor ’42 R.H. Earle Adams '42 C Donald Renehan ’41 R.G. Francis Jandro ’39 F.B. John Sumner ’41 E.T. Kenneth Covey ’39 C George Stanley ’40 R.G. Ira Coutermarsh ’39 Q.B. Dean Reynolds '40 L.E. Armand Dionne ’40 C Season: Springfield 13 Hartford 0 Hanover 12 Hartford 0 Lebanon 12 Hartford 0 Bellows Falls 6 Hartford 0 West Rutland 7 Hartford 0 Brattleboro 6 Hartford 0 St. Mary’s Hartford 0 Although not successful as a scoring machine the ’39 team was considered to be among the best in the state defensively. This contention is easily' substantiated by the comparison of scores. Baseball First raw Iff I to right: Roland La Belle, Richard Mock, Harold Rising. Ira Cou ter marsh. Captain. Francis Stand ish, Alexander Kontos. George Stanley. Second row left to right: Coach John A. Freitas, Anthony Martello, Gregg McCanna. Janies Howard, Bernard Dwyer. Burton Faneuf. Richard Southwick, assistant Manager. Letter Jones. Manager. The baseball squad was called out the last part of March, with prospects for a fair season. There remained, however, only three veterans from the 1938 team. The team was also handicapped by lack of practice, and opened the season most inauspiciously by losing to Stevens High of C laremont, 22 to 2. The next game was against Lebanon, and Hartford again went down to defeat, by a 15 to 5 score. Some improvement and promise was shown by the players in this game. On May 10th, Hartford was defeated by Hanover High 15 to 4. Weak hitting power has been the chief handicap to the team thus far, and it continued to weaken it in this game. In the last game played to date. Springfield won from Hartford at White River Junction on May 16, by a score of 11-7. The team played the best baseball in this game, and should continue to improve as the season progresses. The team hit well, but were unable to bunch their hits off the veteran Spring-field pitcher. The present line-up is as follows: Catcher Harold “Had Rising 3rd. Base Anthony “Tony” Martello Pitcher Francis “Frank” Stand ish Right Field Ira Coutermarsh 1st. Base Arthur “Gregg” McCanna Center Field Alexander Kontos 2nd. Base Roland “Frenchy LaBelle Left Field Richard Mock Shortstop Burton “Birdie” Faneuf Other candidates for the team are James Howard, George Smith, Frank DePalo, Herbert Smith, Nelson Dimick, Earle Adams, Anthony Domey, Michael Filosa, Philip Lyman, Eugene Rose, John Rogenski, Bernard Dwyer, and Thompson Close. The Seniors to be lost through graduation are Harold Rising, Ira C outer-marsh. Francis Stand ish. Roland LaBelle and Anthony Martello. The remainder of the schedule is as follows: May 20 West Rutland May 24 Woodstock May 30 Lebanon May 31 Stevens June 3 West Rutland Games away The Outing Club OUTING CLUB First TOU' l ft to right: Carmen Hefflon. Gastonettc Trottier. Norman Bdiveau. Noreen Ray. Roln rl Drgel. Srron.i row left to right: Mr. Leonard W. Saunders. Dean Reynolds. R,,IM-rt Smith. Jean Jorkel, Rlwin Phillips, Herbert Stanley. Philip Rolwrts. The Outing ( lul) was formed with the coming of the winter sports season, with the idea in mind of sponsoring a ski team. Outdoor activities of diverse kinds soon came to he included in the Outing Club, which soon expanded to take in the Junior High students. ( armen Hefflon and Philip Roberts were elected president and Secretary-I reasurer respectively. The Club was really managed under the direction of the students, guided by Mr. Leonard Saunders and Mr. Malcom Peterson members of the faculty. Emblems were purchased by the members with those who were on the ski team of the previous year receiving an additional chevron. Hartford High School enjoyed the most successful winter sports season in Randolph, and Braintree Schools. Junior C ass Officers JI NIOR CLASS OFFICERS Fir it row left to right: Alexander Knntos, President. Pauline VVIenka, Secretary. Second row left to right: Dtnm Reynolds, vice-president; John Sawyer. Treasurer. Sophomore Class Officers SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS First row left to right: Noreen Ray, Treasurer; Dora Van- dow. Secretary. Second row left to right: Hetty Shepard, President; Mark Miller. Vice President. FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS First row left to right: Susan Cameron, Secretary; Lor- raine Timmons, President; Second rrnv left to right: Nelson Dimick. Treasurer, An- thony Domey, Vice-President. Eighth Grade Officers EIGHTH GRADE OFFICERS First row I ft to right: Christine Rogione, Vice-President; Ann Davis. Secretary; Srron t row lrft to right: Mary Mock. President; Catherine O'Connor. Treasurer. SEVENTH GRADE OFFICERS Left to right: Pauline Parker. Treasurer; Leon Theriault. Vice- President; Peter Perry, President; Marjorie Wright. Secretary- Watson Prize Speaking The 24th. annual Wat son Prize Shaking Contest was held at Hartford High School on March 27th. The first prize for the girls was won by Norma Parrott. W whose humorous selection, “Billy Brad and the Forbidden Fruit, by Ellis Parker Butler, was very well received. Ruth Eaton received the second prize for the girls with a war story. Ave Maria. Henry Lewis interpreted Vachal Lindsay’s character study, “The Congo.” and was awarded first prize among the boys. Alexander Kontos, ’40. won second prize, giving The Dentist and the Cias, a humorous monologue by Stephen Leacock. The other six speakers included Cornelia Cushing, Alta Carlisle, Virginia Southwick. Ernest Stockwell, Armine Wood, and Lyle Davenport. Hiey are all to lie commended for their excellent presentations. The high school orchestra and glee clubs provided music, and a one-act play, I he Revolt of the Morons,” was presented by members of the English III-A group. Much credit is due all those who assisted in tin preparation of this program and especially to The Honorable Alfred E. Watson, who has, for the past twenty-four years, encouraged training in Public Speaking and Dramatics. Junior High School Activities The Junior High School has had its share of activities during this first year of its existence. Several of the girls have carried on a Handicraft Club under the direction of Miss Burmaster. They have learned to knit and have made place-cards, posters and Christmas presents and decorations. Mr. Peterson has coached football and baseball for the boys and soft ball for the girls. Those who are especially interested in music formed a Music Club with Miss Aiken’s help. They have done both instrumental and vocal work in their meetings. The Dramatic Club, with Mrs. Ryan as advisor, has presented one play at Assembly and for a Parent Teacher Association Meeting. The members of this group have studied make-up and voice. A Prize Speaking Contest was held for an assembly program. The students seemed pleased with and enthusiastic over this form of activity. It is hoped that all of these will be continued next year with the same amount of enthusiasm. Advertisements . . eorye iiaatns HEST WISHES to the CLASS OF 1939 for SUCCESS and HAPPINESS Our Desire is to sorer you to our Mutual Satisfaction Hanover, New Hampshire COMPLIMENTS OF Miller Auto Company CADILLACS LaSALLES CHEVROLETS PONTIACS COMPLIMENTS OF WHEELER BROS. CO. CLOTH INC. SHOES FURNISHINGS White River Junction, Vt. Offers to high school graduates of approved scholastic standing advanced business courses leading to key positions in private employment and in Civil Service. New illustrated bulletins give full information al out entrance requirements, courses and activities, and how ABC helps you to a job. Write- Now for your copy, or call at the new College Hall, 1 ?0 Washington Avenue, Albany, New York, fora personal interview. A School of Higher Business Education COMPLIMENTS OF WILLIAM S. PINGREE ATTORNEY White River Junction, Vt. THE UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT AND STATE AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE Instruction is offered in four colleges: The College of Arts and Sciences The College of Engineering The College of Agriculture The College of Medicine Curricula are offered in Arts, Sciences, Business, Secretarial Studies, Elementary, Secondary, and Music Education, Home Economics, Agriculture, Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering, and Medicine. COMPLIMENTS OF a THE FIRST r NATIONAL BANK White River Junction. Vt. ENGRAVING BY MASCOMA COMPLIMENTS PHOTO-ENGRAVING OF THE LYRIC THEATRE Lebanon, N. H. White River Junction. Yt. Telephone 107 COMPLIMENTS (Tljr Iflilimn Prepares students for career positions as OF Medical Laboratory Technologists, X ray Technicians, Physiotherapists, and Secre- BOGLE BROS. taries to Doctors. Co-educational day and evening classes. Limited enrollment. Free placement. SCHOOL CLASS RINGS Write for catalog. THE WILSON SCHOOL White River Junction, Yt. 285 Huntington Ave. Boston, Mass. NORWICH UNIVERSITY COMPLIMENTS OF THE MILITARY COLLEGE OK THE STATE OF VERMONT Courses leading to B. S. degrees in Civil WHITE RIVER Engineering, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Arts, and Sciences. Military and riding instruction under United States PAPER CO. Army Cavalry Officers included in moderate tuition fee. PAPER DEALERS and For further information, address: The STATIONERS Registrar, Norwich University, North-field, Vermont. White River Junction, Vt. THE SHEPARD CO. Wholesalers— PIPE AND FITTINGS PLUMBING GOODS HEATING SUPPLIES ‘ B. M. S. PRODUCTS White River Junction, Yt. Tel. Res. 562 Texas Co. 420 TEXACO KEROSENE FOR RANGE BURNERS Distributor— “BROMO” SCELZA White River Junction, N't. COMPLIMENTS OF WINDSOR COUNTY FARMERS’ EXCHANGE White River Junction, Vt. COMPLIMENTS OF IZZO’S MARKET M EATS — G ROC E RIES Tel. 670 White River Junction, N't. COMPLIMENTS OF DR. PAUL A. GIFFORD COMPLIMENTS OF VERMONT GATEWAY AUTO CO. FORD — LINCOLN ZEPHYR White River Junction, Vermont COMPLIMENTS OF THE ECONOMY MARKET COMPLIMENTS OF VANITY BEAUTY SHOPPE NVhite River Junction, Vt. PERMANENTS $4.00 to $10.00 NORTHEASTERN STORES, INC. HARDWARE PAINTS T(X)l.S COMPLIMENTS OF HOUSEHOLD NECESSITIES ANDREW MORRIS SPORTING GOODS SONS 5 Bridge Street White River Junction, Vt. White River Junction, Vt. JAMASON’S PRINT SHOP COMPLIMENTS EVERYTHING IN PRINTING OF Gates Street COLONIAL BEACON OIL CO., INC’. White River Junction, Vt. THE COMPLIMENTS DUTCHMAN’S GRILL OF STEAKS and CHOPS VIRGINIA’S SEA FOODS BEAUTY SALON —By the Underpass— All Branches of Beauty Culture H. B. WHITE. Prop. Tel. 781 COMPLIMENTS Always Serve OF WESTS BROWNE’S SHOE STORE BREAD, ROLLS and £tuUt«h HUiffitta Shot's for the Whole Family They’re Delicious COMPLIMENTS OF TWIN STATE FRUIT CORP. White River Junction. Vt. , o t ie Si rac nates of ’39 We extend congratulations and best wishes, for your success, happiness, well-being and contentment. {Right Printing Company, rjlnc, WHITE RIVER JUNCTION. VERMONT COMPLIMENTS OF C. L. PARKER PLUMBING and HEATING SHEET METAL WORK 373-W Phones 373-R COMPLIMENTS OF WHITE RIVER TRANSFER and STORAGE CO. GARDEN Tools FARM Machinery Railroad Row White River Junction. Yt Autographs . . f y, 3' 7